GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Charles's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Charles enrolled.
"My plan is to spend this transfers for building ironroofed house.The intention is to cut cost incured in repairing grassthatched roof,so I will be in position to save money for buying food."
Jennifer's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jennifer enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i face is lack of basic needs like education, food, beddings for my family. I separated with the father of my 5 children and am soley responsible for their well being yet i don't have better source of money.My family therefore is experiencing bitting poverty."
Everline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Everline received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm now independent because my business is doing good so I do not have to rely on spouse to do everything in the house."
Sarah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Sarah received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm happy I stay with my children in a decent house which is not leaking."
Ruth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ruth received a $427 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I received the money because my family was in a big financial crisis at the time."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest differrence in my daily life is that I do not budget anymore for water because I have enough water storage."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rosemary received a $427 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer , I felt very happy and thanked God for the blessing I had received through GiveDirectly"
Mercy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mercy received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm happy once my cows gives birth I'll have more cows which is an investment."
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John received a $427 initial payment.
"I never believed it when I received the money because the cash was so much for one to be given for free."
Serfina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Serfina received a $427 initial payment.
"I felt very happy since I manage to take care of school fees arrears."